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Monster War

Dean Lorey

Middle GradeAdventureCreature FeatureFunny
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Invasion of the Body Squeezers Part 1

R.L. Stine · 120 pages

Jack hopes the alien is friendly even though its mouth is filled with pointed teeth.

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The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade: The Graphic Novel

Max Brallier; illustrated by Brian Churilla

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The Creature Department

Robert Paul Weston · 327 pages

"Elliot Von Doppler and his friend Leslie think nothing ever happens in Bickleburgh, except inside the gleaming headquarters of DENKi-3000--the world's eighth-largest electronics factory. When Uncle Archie vanishes, it's up to Elliot, Leslie, and every one of the unusual 'employees' to create an invention so astonishing it will save the Creature Department"--

Middle GradeAdventureCreature FeatureFunny
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Science Fair

Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson · 394 pages

The president of Kprshtskan is plotting to infiltrate the science fair at Hubble Middle School in Maryland in order to take over the United States government, but when Toby Harbinger, an ordinary student, makes up his mind finally to win the fair, the terrorists' plans go awry.

Middle GradeAdventureSlapstick ComedyFunny
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Grandpa's Great Escape

David Walliams · 464 pages

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The Exquisite Corpse Adventure

M.T. Anderson, Jon Scieszka, Katherine Paterson, Shannon Hale, Gregory Maguire, Lemony Snicket, Kate DiCamillo, Natalie Babbitt, Susan Cooper, Megan McDonald, Linda Sue Park, Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack, Steven Kellogg, Nikki Grimes, Jack Gantos · 285 pages

Twins Joe and Nancy were raised in a circus but on their eleventh birthday they learn their parents are still alive and need their help, so they set out on an quest filled with many extraordinary beings and adventures. Consists of twenty-seven episodes by nineteen authors and pictures by five illustrators.

Middle GradeAdventureSerialized FictionFunny
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Tut, Tut

Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith · 74 pages

Everyone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their style! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor.

Middle GradeAdventureSlapstick ComedyFunny
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Mr. Popper's Penguins

Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater · 139 pages

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The Worst Class Trip Ever

Dave Barry · 224 pages

When the eighth grade civics class of Miami's Culver Middle School goes on a trip to Washington, D.C., Wyatt Palmer finds himself in deep trouble before the plane even lands because his best friend Matt's decided the men sitting behind them are terrorists--and it's up to the boys to stop them.

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James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl · 143 pages

***Roald Dahl's first and most widely celebrated book for young people continues to thrill readers around the world.*** **When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen.** The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. When James discovers a secret entrance-way into the fruit and crawls inside, he

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The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Astrid Lindgren · 290 pages

Contains: - [Pippi Långstrump](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16249458W/Pippi_L%C3%A5ngstrump) - Pippi Goes on Board - Pippi in the South Seas

Middle GradeAdventureSlapstick ComedyFunny
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Monster on the Hill

Rob Harrell

Middle GradeAdventureCreature FeatureFunny
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Aliens Ate My Homework

Bruce Coville · 179 pages

Rod is surprised when a miniature spaceship lands in his school science project and reveals five tiny aliens, who ask his help in apprehending an interstellar criminal.

Middle GradeAdventureSlapstick ComedyFunny
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A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons

Cressida Cowell · 224 pages

When Hiccup gets lost in the Library Labyrinth the Driller-Dragons and Madguts the Murderous are on the prowl.

Middle GradeAdventureSlapstick ComedyFunny
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By the Great Horn Spoon!

Sid Fleischman · 193 pages

For fans of the I Survived series, this classic rollicking adventure about the California Gold Rush and one determined twelve-year-old has sold nearly a million copies! When Jack's aunt is forced to sell her beloved mansion but is still unable to raise enough money to pay her debts, the twelve-year-old goes to California in search of gold to help her. Joined by his trusty butler, Praisewort

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The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future

Dav Pilkey, George Beard, Harold Hutchins · 178 pages

The world's most evil corporation of the future invades Caveland, Ohio and enslaves the inhabitants, until a time portal takes Ook and Gluk to the year 2222, where they meet a wise new friend who provides them with the means of saving the day.

Middle GradeAdventureFunnySlapstick Comedy
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Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger

Kevin Bolger · 224 pages

Things really stink in the Kingdom of Armpit. King Reginald the Not Very Realistic has had it up to here with his practical joker of a son Prince Harry. Even Sir Bedwetter can't take the prince's Royal Clowning Around!Enter Sir Fartsalot, the bravest, boldest, er, most potent knight in all the land! He's on a quest to solve the riddle of the Foul West Wind, a ghastly odor that turns up whenever da

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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Voodoo Vultures From Venus (Book 3) - Library Edition

Dav Pilkey · 118 pages

A small mouse named Ricky Ricotta and his best friend, a giant flying robot, save the world from Victor Von Vulture and his vicious Voodoo Vultures from Venus. The evil Victor Von Vulture and his army of Voodoo Vultures from Venus are about to take over planet Earth.

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The Zombie Chasers

John Kloepfer

Middle GradeAdventureFunnyHorror
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The Reptile Room

Lemony Snicket · 196 pages

Book 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events. The three unluckiest children in the world return for another misfortunate adventure. The Baudelaire children survived their first encounter with the dastardly and scheming Olaf, but the Count doesn't give up easily. Nor does the Baudelaire luck ever seem to improve.

Middle GradeAdventureFunnySlapstick Comedy
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The Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan · 384 pages

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction—Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he ha

Middle GradeAdventureFunnyCreature Feature
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A Bear Called Paddington

Michael Bond · 160 pages

Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington, a most endearing bear from Darkest Peru on a railway platform in London. A sign hanging around his neck said, "Please look after this bear. Thank you" So that is just what they did. From the very first night when he attempted his first bath and ended up nearly flooding the house, Paddington was seldom far from imminent disaster. Jonathan and Judy were de

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